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ABOUT
Who are independents and what do we want?
42% of Americans identify as independents in the latest polls. In California nearly 25%
of registered voters are independents.
Most independents do not identify with any particular political party. Independents
realize that in order to move America forward, we have to break the control that the
political parties and special interests have over our political process. To do that
independents are organizing our collective voice to return our democracy to the people.
How are independents having an impact?
Independent voters are working on numerous fronts to open up our political process.
Independents are reaching out to candidates of any party who pledge to support
reforms. Independents are also supporting ballot initiatives and campaigns aimed at
opening up the political process.
In 2008, independent voters participating in open primary states provided Barack
Obama with his margin of victory in both the Presidential Primary and General Election.
As New York Magazine wrote, we elected America’s first “independent” President.
Recent Campaigns
Open Primaries: Successfully passed Prop 14 in 2010 with a coalition that included Lt.
Governor Abel Maldonado, Governor Schwarzenegger, and AARP. In 2004, Independent
Voice was part of the coalition to pass Prop 62, a similar open primary measure.
Redistricting Reform: Successfully Passed Prop 11 in 2008. Other Prop 11 supporters
included Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, and AARP. In 2005,
Independent Voice was part of the coalition to pass Prop 77.
What is IndependentVoice.Org?
IndependentVoice.Org, founded in 2002, is a 501(c)4 political non-profit organization
that serves as the California branch of the independent movement. IndependentVoice.
Org has been involved in numerous advocacy and ballot initiative campaigns to open the
primary elections, reform redistricting, implement public campaign financing, and enact
same-day voter registration.
Who is IndependentVoice.Org affiliated with?
For our national affiliate, go to www.IndependentVoting.Org
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